Trends in interior design constantly evolve; however, cherished classics from previous years never go out of style (think vintage or boho-chic). With the global pandemic necessitating spending more time at home, the design trends that have emerged mimic just what we were longing for, comfort. Here are some of the most prominent trends of 2020 to incorporate into your new home, from outdoor color schemes to timely nostalgic pieces.

Earth Tones

The color scheme, tone, and texture in a home tell the homeowner’s story and personality. In 2020, interior designers note a rise in the use of olive greens, yellow ochre, and burnt orange shades that mirror the beautiful colors of nature. This soothing palette is versatile, classic, and timeless.

Real Plants

Incorporating plants and natural pieces into the home has significantly risen over the past year. The addition of botanicals in a home’s decor has proven to dramatically reduce stress, balance blood pressure, and level heart rates. The use of greens also lends personality and interest to the space. Décor options can range from physical plants, floral prints, or other natural design elements to brighten the mood and connect with nature.

Outdoor Living Spaces

The trend toward outdoor living is nothing new. However, 2020 has seen a dramatic increase in homeowners expanding their living space outside the home to create more room to relax and unwind. The demand to marry indoor living spaces with the outdoors is at an all-time high. Today’s outdoor kitchens, all-season living spaces, porches, and patios include stylish furnishings, lighting, and décor that mimic high-end appointments of indoor living spaces. There are many outdoor furniture styles and finishes to choose from; concrete, resin, wood, rattan, and wicker are a few of the popular options. Rattan and wicker furniture have made a comeback in 2020 and are now considered an excellent balance of modern and traditional décor and suitable for indoor and outdoor use.

Home Office

With all the changes 2020 has brought, one of the most noticeable changes of the year is the addition of the home office. Whether office space is found by repurposing an existing room or redecorating a pre-existing at-home study, luxury, organization, and comfort is the order of the day. Adding elements such as an attractive bookcase, sleek desk, stylish seating, and versatile lighting will help raise productivity while providing a stunning room at the end of the workday.

The Ridge at Northlake

The Ridge at Northlake offers beautiful new homes with the latest design—both style and functionality. Our top-rated builders offer a wide range of home plans and are ready to create the home of your dreams in this one-of-a-kind community. We invite you to visit us and walk through our furnished model homes. Stay connected, sign-up to receive the latest news and offers. Trends in interior design are constantly changing and coming back from years previous, and 2020 is no exception. We have spent the majority of our year inside with family and friends, the trends that have surfaced are mimicking just what we were longing for, comfort. From outdoor color schemes to nostalgic timely pieces, here are some of the most prominent trends of 2020 to incorporate into your new home.

Our first major amenity at The Ridge at Northlake is currently under construction! When completed in Spring of 2021, our amenity center will feature two pools with outdoor lounge areas, along with a catering kitchen—perfect for hangouts with friends all year long!

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Barbecue is a staple meal in the South, but no one makes it quite like Texas. Traditional Texas BBQ ranges from beef brisket to pork ribs to sausage and tends to be wood-smoked, slow, and low to perfection. The Ridge at Northlake is near some of the most popular barbecue spots for breakfast, lunch, and dinner and here are just a few crowd favorites.

Roosters Roadhouse

Roosters Roadhouse welcomes you to the home of a true Texas barbecue. Started by three boys in Denton, this barbecue joint is located only 15 minutes from The Ridge and will not let you leave hungry. The menu includes everything from pulled pork nachos to fully-loaded barbecue plates. To make things more exciting, Rooster’s was featured on the Food Network’s Heat Seekers episode of Diners, Drive-Ins, and Dives where Roger Mooking and Aarón Sánchez attempted to tame the heat of the signature Hell Burger.

407 BBQ

First starting as a catering business, 407 BBQ has opened a physical location in Argyle, Texas just eight minutes from The Ridge. The daily menu includes classic favorites such as ribs, brisket, and pulled pork available as a plate or in a sandwich. Want to get your morning started right? No problem! Voted by The Dallas Morning News as “The Best Barbecue in DFW”, 407 BBQ has a breakfast menu full of breakfast tacos, biscuits and gravy, and breakfast burritos starting as early as 7 am.

Meat U Anywhere BBQ

If you’re looking for slow-smoked meats and premium side items, Meat U Anywhere BBQ is the place for you. They offer a wide selection of meats like sausage, turkey, brisket, ribs, and much more on their daily breakfast, lunch, and dinner menu. Their two locations in Grapevine and Trophy Club are just thirty minutes from The Ridge and the perfect spot for a good Texas meal. Don’t miss out on their daily specials like the Meat N’ Taters Mondays or the Chicken Poblano Enchiladas Wednesdays that will feed the whole family.

Smokey John’s Bar-B-Que

Smokey John’s Bar-B-Que in Dallas, Texas lives by the motto, “Good Meats. Good Sides. Good Vibes.” and they do not disappoint. With 40 years of cooking under their belt, this Dallas favorite thrives on their production of traditional hickory-smoked BBQ. Their daily home-cooked, homestyle lunch specials are just $9.95 and change daily from menu items like fried chicken and smothered pork chops. Take a day trip into Dallas and don’t forget to sink your teeth into some Smokey favorites.

Heim Barbecue

Fort Worth, Texas is home to the mom and pop restaurant that is Heim Barbecue. This farm to smoker restaurant is located just 30 minutes outside The Ridge and cooks their meats low and slow over a bed of post oak fires. Their two locations are packed full with customers craving their infamous prime brisket, bacon burnt ends, and Niman Ranch pulled pork. Have a sweet tooth that needs to be cured? Emma’s Banana Pudding sold in singles, pints, or quarts is the perfect way to finish up your meal.

Why Northlake, Texas?

Whether you’re looking for a day out in the city or a local hometown favorite, The Ridge at Northlake is in a great location for some of the best barbecue in Texas. To discover more about The Ridge and it’s offerings, fill out this form for updates and additional information.

The up and coming area of Northlake, Texas has situated itself in a prime location for shopping, entertainment, and outdoor recreation. Just outside the big cities of Fort Worth and Dallas, Northlake has developed a reputation of a small-town feel with big expectations. But did you know the area is also a burgeoning wine destination? Texas is the fifth-largest wine producing state, just behind California!

From the 1650s to today, Texas has grown its wine country to around 400 different wineries and vineyards, making it one of the largest producers of wine in the United States. There are countless vineyards and wineries located in close proximity to The Ridge. The perfect wine trail starts in Grapevine and ends in Dallas, making a pit stop at a few wineries and vineyards in Fort Worth on the way. Each city is located within 30-40 miles of The Ridge! Plan a trip to Fredericksburg wine country to enjoy a wine filled weekend getaway to experience more of the Texan Napa Valley.

For those looking for more wine tasting experiences, keep reading to learn more about the hundreds of wineries and vineyards that make up the epicenter of Texas Wine Country.

Grapevine

Grapevine is located just under thirty minutes from Northlake, and has no short supply of impressive wines and scenery.

Bingham Family Vineyards

Dig into those Texas roots when joining the Bingham’s multigenerational wine growing family for a 100% Texas grown and crafted wine tasting. During a session, guests will indulge in five different wines, most of which are award-winning, ranging from red and white to rosé and sweet.

Cross Timbers Winery

The Cross Timbers Winery is established in one of the five oldest structures in Grapevine, Texas at it’s Historic Brock Family farmhouse. When visiting the historic home for a tasting, the guests take a trip back to a simpler time with its southern decor and petite framework. The charm of the winery is infused in the wines made from 100% Texas grapes on the Lubbock high plains.

Delaney Vineyard

Awarded the largest vineyard in North Texas, the Delaney Vineyards and Wineries French inspired architecture will provide a nostalgic Texas twist. Their Texas grapes are grown on over 120 acres of vines and are made into an assortment including their Cabernet Franc, Cynthiana, and Petit Verdot.

Fort Worth

Take a road trip to Fort Worth to explore some of the sensational wines in North Texas wine country.

Rancho Loma Vineyard

Known for their viticulture and winemaking techniques, Rancho Loma Vineyard has created quite the array of award-winning wines. The RLV experience offers guests the ability to wine and dine at their vineyard making for a great outing in Fort Worth.

N2 Vino Winery

N2 Vino Winery opened its doors in 2017 and hasn’t looked back since. Their experiences range from classes to parties to a wine bottling experience, suitable for guests of all ages. Each wine is handcrafted on-site and paired with a rustic and cozy atmosphere.

Casual Friday Wines

Keeping it comfy and casual, Casual Friday Wines is the perfect spot for friends and family to enjoy a selection of over fifteen wines as a part of a tasting flight, by the glass, or by the bottle. The eye-catching labels are just as appealing as the taste of their well balanced and easy to drink wines.

Dallas

Known as a modern metropolis in North Texas, Dallas is not only home to the Cowboys but also home to some upscale wineries and vineyards throughout the city. Whether you’re looking for a wine bar, winery, or vineyard, Dallas has got it all.

Bishop Arts Winery

Renowned for being one of the highest quality Texas wines on the market, Bishop Arts Winery offers a variety of wines for tasting such as a Cabernet Sauvignon, Granny’s Green Apple, Sauvignon Blanc, and more. Their secret lies in the craft of their wine using strictly Texas grapes and aging their wines in oak barrels for added natural wood and grape flavors.

Landon Winery

From creating wine in a basement in 1989 to becoming the largest winery in Texas since opening the doors in 2005, Landon Winery has earned hundreds of medals, awards and recognitions for its wine. Take a tour through the wine producing process, enjoy one of the many events taking place or experience one of our wine tastings.

Inwood Estates Vineyards – Dallas

For over 37 years, the Inwood Estates Vineyards has perfected the craft of winemaking at it’s 245-vine vineyard. Inwood Estates focuses its efforts on providing their customers fine wines from Texas farmed grapes. This truly urban winery offers a weekly wine tasting of their Marsanne, Tempranillo-Cabernet blend, and much more.

Fredericksburg

Further south in the heart of the Texas Hill Country, lies Fredericksburg, dubbed the “new Napa”.

Pontotoc Vineyard

The Pontotoc Vineyard gets its name from the community of Pontotoc, literally meaning “Land of Hanging Grapes”. This impressive establishment is set inside beautiful sandstone buildings which have been converted from grocery stores and post offices into a weinhalle and winery. While enjoying the architecture, visitors will indulge in vintage wines named after the historical locations and geological formations of Northern Hill Country. Some of these wines include the Enchanted Rock, San Fernando Academy, and Smoothing Iron Mountain.

Grape Creek Winery

Experience panoramic views of The Grape Creek Winery including impressive production facilities, extensive vineyards, Tuscan-inspired tasting rooms and additional beautiful scenery. Priding themselves in a “Tuscany in Texas” mentality, The Grape Creek Winery offers guests multiple tasting opportunities including a Classic Wine Tasting, Tour and Wine Tasting, Private Wine Tasting, and Heath Sparkling Wine Tasting.

Fredericksburg Winery

Named one of the top three producers in Texas by USA TODAY, Fredericksburg Winery is the perfect stop during a Downtown Fredericksburg day trip. Owned and operated by the Switzer family, this winery offers a wide variety of wines from dry to sweet, and even some desserts. The best way to taste is to jump aboard their private tours or take it into your own hands on a self-guided tour.

Time to Visit

Texas may not be what you were thinking of when you think premium wine country, but your opinion would soon change thanks to the massive selection of vineyards and wineries spanning across the entire state. The Ridge at Northlake is in close proximity to these fine wines and beautiful vineyards. To learn more about the location and offerings at The Ridge, fill out this form to receive updates and additional information